Dutch monk’s body transferred to Karapitiya Teaching Hospital
Posted on December 9th, 2020

Courtesy Hiru News

The Galle Chief Magistrate Harshana Kekunawela today (09) conducted an inquiry into the death of a Dutch monk who was found floating in the Rathgama Lagoon, Dodanduwa

The Dutch monk had previously resided at the Polgasduwa Forest Convent.

The Hiru local correspondent stated that the body of the 56-year-old monk was found in the lagoon yesterday (08) afternoon with a stone tied to his feet.

Following the magisterial inquiry, Chief Magistrate Harshana Kekunawela ordered that the body be taken to the Karapitiya Teaching Hospital for an autopsy.

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